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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall political leader
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall political leader, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. Al-Hayya, a veteran negotiator and one of the group's founding members, previously served in Gaza and relocated to Qatar. He defeated Khaled Meshaal in a leadership contest. Al-Hayya has been repeatedly targeted over the years and survived an Israeli attack in Doha last year.
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- Centre (2): Mint, NDTV
- Right (1): Firstpost
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, France 24, Reuters